Spring birding

In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what work is happening for wildlife in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula, talk about birds with MiBirds coordinator, Erin Rowan, and hear listener questions answered during the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about avoiding conflicts with migratory birds.
Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!
Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Rex Ainslie
Main Interview Guest(s): Erin Rowan

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Turkey vulture
• Around the State Links
  • Elk management plan
  • Elk hunting info
  • Dam management
• Interview Links
  • MiBirds
  • MiBirds Facebook Page
  • Birds mentioned:
    • Red-winged Blackbird
    • Sandhill Crane
    • American Robin
    • Killdeer
    • Song Sparrow
    • American woodcock
    • Northern Cardinal
    • Wilson's Warbler
    • Yellow Warbler
    • Rose-breasted Grosbeak
  • Audubon plants for birds database
  • Audubon Kirtland's Warbler webinar
  • Global Bird Collison Mapper app
  • Audubon Great Lakes Facebook Page
  • Michigan DNR Stewardship Division
  • Audubon Climate Watch
  • Summer Global Big Day
  • Michigan.gov/Birding
• Mailbag Links
  • Nuisance turkey information
  • Turkey hunting information
  • Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].